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Julius Caesar Act 3
Scene 2
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Why does Brutus tell Cassius to split the group and take half with him? | So there won't be such a big crowd |
What does it say about the citizens of rome? | Romans had a democratic free thinking society |
Why does Brutus repeat the word Honor 3 times in his speech? | He wanted to reinforce the fact upon the crowd that the murder was an honorable thing. |
What is the psychology of telling the crowd that he rose against Caesar, not that I loved Caesar less, but I Loved Rome more"? | The comon good of the people is a higher cause than the life of one person. |
Why does Brutus sayabout Marc Antony "though he had no hand in (Caesar's) death, shall receive the benefit of his dying"? | Antony will experience the good that will come from this act. |
How does the crowd react to Brutus' speech? | As a better part of Caesar |
What does the crowd think of Caesar? | They think he is a Tyrant |
Antony want to stir the crowd to civil war - Why does he start out by calling Brutus and company "Honorable Men"? | Brutus spoke of Honor - only Antony is being Sarcastic when he speaks of Honor |
How has the crowd reacted to Antony's Eulogy? | They are being Manipulated - he wants the crowd to take action |
How does the term "Honorable Men" take on new meaning as Antony continues speaking? | He uses the term to insult conspirators |
Why does Antony say he won't read Caesar's will - What will it do to the citizens? | It will make the crowd angry |
Why does Antony have the crowd surround Caesar's body as he reads the will? Why does he show the crowd Caesar's stabbed corpse? | To let the crowd see the pitiful spectacle |
Why does Antony point out each stabb wound and name the person who did it? | To make the murder personal |
Why has Antony started and ended this section with the word "Mutiny" | Antony wants a Mutiny - revenge for Caesar's death |
Once Antony is done speaking, what do the people want to do to the Conspirators and especially Brutus? | Kill them as Villains |
What does Caesar bequeath every Roman Citizenin his will? | 75 Drachmas (Money) |
How does this aid the revenge that Antony seeks? | It shows tht Caesar thought of the people. |